Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Kirkwood, MO

I have a wide range of knowledge of the rehabilitation process of individuals with various physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and psychological impairments. I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction/substance abuse, divorce and relationship issues. I enjoy helping others successfully navigate through life's difficult challenges and strive to assist my clients to reach their highest personal potential and to live their best lives.

Do you feel stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed? Do you feel uncertain of the future? Together we can develop a therapeutic relationship to meet your needs. I will assist you in managing transitions in your life in a positive way. I have experience helping people going through a variety of issues relating to health, relationships, work, and life transitions. If you choose to work with me, I will assist you in gaining self-awareness, and the self-confidence you deserve. I strive to create a safe space, where you can reconnect with yourself, and to the relationships that mean the most to you.

*Winner-Best of Kirkwood, 4 consecutive years in Counseling & Mental Health, 2016-2019! Welcome. Life can be hard, but I am committed to identifying and resolving your painful problem, getting you the Results you want quickly. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Hypnotherapist, providing you a safe, comfortable and supportive environment in which to achieve your Success! My approach is holistic and integrative, which means I use a variety of techniques and interventions to target the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) and I tailor them to each client and their unique, individual needs.

Hello! I am passionate about serving others and I offer therapy services in additional to being a school counselor. I focus on parenting, anxiety/stress management for moms, educators and healthcare workers, and coping skills for adolescents and children. I also enjoy helping young adults through life's challenges and career decisions. If you're looking for a comfortable and encouraging space to find relief from anxiety and depression, problem solve, adjust to life transitions, gain new perspectives, and strengthen your coping skills and resiliency, then please reach out.

Our mental health is impacted by our physiology as well as a variety of environmental factors. My approach as a therapist is to get to know you and your unique story very well. In the process, we identify which parts play what role and how best to heal. I work collaboratively with you to optimize functioning, restore inner peace and find happiness. Allow me to help you along on your healing and growth journey.

Do your relationships cause you to feel anxious or depressed? Do you want to quit or cut back your substance use but find it difficult? Is your anxiety getting in the way of your goals and living? I provide a warm, safe, trauma informed environment. Asking for help and starting the process of change and growth is hard, but you do not have to do it alone. It takes time, and we will go at your pace, making sure that your needs are being met. You are an expert in you!

Accepting New Clients! I work with adults and adolescents to overcome a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, and concerns with social skills. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with mental health issues, Autism, ADHD, and learning and intellectual disabilities. I use a person centered, strengths based approach to help you achieve your goals and feel better!

Lately have you looked in the mirror and not recognized the person staring back? Perhaps, found yourself doing things that are out of character like yelling at your child(ren), significant other, or friends/other loved ones, or doing hurtful things to yourself or others and yet you don’t understand why. You tell yourself: (1) I am fine -after taking/responding to that 911/emergency call; (2) Yes, what I saw while deployed was horrible, but that is the nature of what we do and I am home now so everything is ok; or (3) Surely that loss or experience 10 years ago has no effect on me now, it’s in the past..... And yet here you are

Hello! Are you feeling stressed, worried, or down and need to talk? I would love to get to know you, listen, and help. I am a person centered, goal driven counselor who leads with an empathetic, warm and supportive approach. My goal is to help you work through your complaints with a positive and non-judgmental perspective on the situation. I have a passion for working with young adults transitioning to work or college, working with adults balancing work and home life and working with individuals with disabilities to help maintain employment.

You are here for a reason, and I am here to support you in your journey. I provide a welcoming therapeutic environment that offers a safe place to facilitate change, promote personal growth, and learn new strategies and coping skills to manage distress. I value each individual that I work with and tailor my therapy practice to meet you at your level of comfort during our sessions. My goal is to collaborate with you to understand your current concerns and work together to find your path to peace and healing.

Welcome! My definition of therapy is simple: it is the decision to live consciously and with intention. By choosing therapy you are choosing to LEVEL-UP your life!

Hi there, I am here to help you. I work with individuals, couples, and families with struggles ranging from current life issues, relationship struggles, and issues that have been a lifelong battle. Clients often come to me because they have hit the lowest point and have never felt more alone, even after trying therapy countless times before. Many clients have left counseling finding resolution and a drive to live their life to the fullest. My clients have expressed finding healing, feeling equipped to manage life, and having healthier relationships and connections with others that they previously thought weren't possible.

I understand how challenging being an adolescent can be. I have worked with adolescents for over 21 years. I can offer a private, confidential and safe environment to be able to work through those challenges. I can help with: anxiety, depression, school issues, being bullied, resolving conflicts, Asperger's Syndrome, social skills, identity struggles, drugs and alcohol issues, and a stressful home life. I am ready to take on those challenges with you and show you that you can overcome them.

When you think of a well-rounded individual, the first thing you may think about is someone who is happy with their life and rolls with whatever life brings them. More often than not these days life has had some pitfalls. There is no reason to be ashamed.